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Sam’s Club joins Amazon, Target with early holiday promotion
Sam’s Club is jump-starting the holiday shopping season with an omnichannel initiative called “Bring the Merry” that includes home wine delivery.
Port congestion slowing pace of retail imports
Congestion at the nation’s largest retailer container ports is slowing the movement of backed-up cargo.

Walmart adds new goals to sustainability effort, including 15% plastic reduction

Walmart is embarking on several new initiatives across its supply chain as part of a push to become a more regenerative company.
Office return delays take big toll on Midtown Manhattan retail

The delayed return to offices due to the spread of the Delta variant has been a blow to the retail recovery in Manhattan.
1-800-Flowers.com unveils new corporate gifting platform

1-800-Flowers.com is making it easier for business customers to send gifts to their employees, clients, customers and partners.
Instacart to acquire catering software company for grocers

Instacart is taking another step toward becoming a full-fledged technology platform.
7-Eleven to open its first store in India

7-Eleven is entering the second largest country in the world.
Newegg pilots livestream shopping platform

Newegg Commerce Inc. is testing a mobile app-based, interactive livestream shopping experience.
Exclusive: Cambridge Retail Advisors on beating supply chain issues

Ken Morris managing partner, Cambridge Retail Advisors, says the right technology is critical for overcoming continuing supply chain disruption.
Study: Increased pay alone won’t attract employees

Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees.
Amazon plans two new supply chain facilities in Indiana

Amazon will open a robotics fulfillment center and a delivery station in the Hoosier State.
Walmart expands reach of membership program in deal with American Express

American Express is adding a new perk to holders of its premium Platinum card, which has an annual fee of $695.